I'm determine to get a tinted moisturizer for the summer. Light-wear, Avg. coverage, Protection, that's what I need.. just having a little confidence issue on which ones are really worth the money. My skin type is combination and breaks out here and there. Is there any tinted moisturizer that you know of that leaves a matte finish or non-dewy and doesn't break you out? What tinted moisturizer do you use?
With any tinted moisturizer, you aren't going to get nearly as good of a coverage as a foundation. All of them are pretty light coverage. But I enjoy Tarte's amazonian clay tinted moisturizer, and Laura Mercier's oil free tinted moisturizer. LM has a bit more coverage.
I love theBalm BalmShelter. There's 2.25fl oz in that thing for 25$. And it doesn't give me sheer~ coverage like most TMs. Definitely average coverage for me.
I actually use Smashbox BB cream in place of a tinted moisturizer. I've been using it for several months now and it hasn't negatively affected my combo/oily skin. For me it has a little more coverage than the traditional TM. I set it with colorless trans. powder from Too Faced and I'm good to go. I do have Laura Mercier oily free moisturizer but now that the FL weather has picked up steam in the temperature department I had to leave it alone because by the end of the day my skin looked like an oil spill had taken place.
I have to agree with Shelly, I live in FL too and LM doesn't cut it for me! Smashbox BB cream is a primer/moisturizer/has spf 35 in it and it has great coverage! I have oily/combo skin and I really loveeee smashbox bb cream!
Benefits You Rebel is very good! It comes in two shades and blends pretty well to any skin tone. The consistency is great and it moisturizers like no other! The smell also is quite pleasant.
I use the Sephora brand. I don't wear foundation. Ever. However, my skin needs a lil help and I think a tinted moisturizer is perfect for that. I have oily skin and tend to breakout from time to time, but this stuff doesn't affect my skin at all. If you wear it alone it looks a bit oily (though it says oil free), but when paired with any kind of powder over it, it's perfect. Absolutely perfect! It also somehow covers my blemishes very well for being a barely there product....and it's also got an spf of 15.
I'm seconding the BB cream. I think you should look into those, especially if you have acne prone skin. They give great coverage AND protect your skin from the sun. These things were originated to help people recover from chemical peels. If you've got skin problems... these are your answer. I have been wanting to get my hands on one for awhile now and can't wait to get one for summer!
clinique is a good bb cream with a matt finish that a lot of people love i love nars tinted moisturizer but i use a primer hen i want it to last, and i also heard smashbox is really good too. i want to try smashbox too.
Honestly, the Smashbox BB Cream does EVERYTHING you want. Mattifies, provides great coverage, not heavy on the skin, and has a wicked good SPF. Oh, did I mention that it's the only BB Cream (and tinted moisturizer?) on the market to claim "non-acnegenic," which means it won't give you zits! Worth every penny.
BB cream and tinted moisturizers are similar, except you'll find the latter is usually very dewy. BB's have a built-in primer and most that I've used are matte. However, nothing beats the S.Box BB Cream.
1) Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint (gives a beautiful dewey look)
2) Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 (perfect amount of tint, very good for dry skin)
3) Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 (gives a beautiful glow, smells amazing!)
I use and am HIGHLY loyal to the Laura Mercier Oil Free tinted Moisturizer. i live in FL so as one of the girls here stated it can get oily, but I actually use a MAC loose finishing powder (it's the one that is cooling, has a cool effect when applied to face and has a slight dewy finish which I Love) which I use to help keep the laura mercier in place and from melting from my face on hot summer days. i went to the everglades and spent the entire time there...Laura with finishing powder...my makeup was flawless the entire time.
Again Long post sorry..but yeah Laura Mercier is amazing!
@Pajai: I wouldn't recommend a western BB Cream. They're all overpriced, overglorified tinted moisturizers. If you want to try a *true* BB Cream, try an Asian brand like Missha, Skin79, or Skinfood, among others.
@Shelly T. Not everyone can use the Asian BB creams. I've tried the one's listed above and they made my skin look like death warmed over and it made my skin react in a negative way (acne breakout). I'm glad that the American brands came up with alternatives for those who cannot wear the true BB creams especially of those with deeper skintones. Unless these "true" bb creams come out with a better shade selection I'll be sticking to my western BB cream.
@ShelleyW - Agreed! The asian BB creams are much too light! Most are ghostly pale; not very friendly to those who aren't of a porcelain complexion. Personally, I've always disliked tinted moisturizers - but the Smashbox BB cream is magical! Different strokes I guess;)
Paraben-free, fragrance-free, non-acnegenic; probably one of my fave products for sensitive skin. I will say it has a semi-matte finish, but it IS hydrating, but some people who are on the dry side prefer a "dewy" finish.
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May 09, 2012
PaJai P.
I'm determine to get a tinted moisturizer for the summer. Light-wear, Avg. coverage, Protection, that's what I need.. just having a little confidence issue on which ones are really worth the money. My skin type is combination and breaks out here and there. Is there any tinted moisturizer that you know of that leaves a matte finish or non-dewy and doesn't break you out? What tinted moisturizer do you use?
May 09, 2012
karissa b.
With any tinted moisturizer, you aren't going to get nearly as good of a coverage as a foundation. All of them are pretty light coverage. But I enjoy Tarte's amazonian clay tinted moisturizer, and Laura Mercier's oil free tinted moisturizer. LM has a bit more coverage.
May 09, 2012
karissa b.
BTW, I have acne-prone skin as well and neither break me out!
May 09, 2012
Rikki P.
I love theBalm BalmShelter. There's 2.25fl oz in that thing for 25$. And it doesn't give me sheer~ coverage like most TMs. Definitely average coverage for me.
May 09, 2012
Alison G.
Laura Mercier's oil free is the best!
May 09, 2012
Shelley W.
I actually use Smashbox BB cream in place of a tinted moisturizer. I've been using it for several months now and it hasn't negatively affected my combo/oily skin. For me it has a little more coverage than the traditional TM. I set it with colorless trans. powder from Too Faced and I'm good to go. I do have Laura Mercier oily free moisturizer but now that the FL weather has picked up steam in the temperature department I had to leave it alone because by the end of the day my skin looked like an oil spill had taken place.
May 09, 2012
Kayli H.
You can actually just mix your regular foundation with some moisturizer to make your own :)
May 16, 2012
PaJai P.
THANK YOU! I will definitely check out Laura Mercier!
May 17, 2012
Binks B.
I have to agree with Shelly, I live in FL too and LM doesn't cut it for me! Smashbox BB cream is a primer/moisturizer/has spf 35 in it and it has great coverage! I have oily/combo skin and I really loveeee smashbox bb cream!
May 18, 2012
Mindy R.
Tarte's Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer is fabulous. (I always recommend Tarte, I'm a bit of a junkie)!
May 18, 2012
Ashley H.
Physicians formula it comes in an orange and hot pink tube its so light but has a coverage like foundation :) i love it!
May 19, 2012
Julia S.
Benefits You Rebel is very good! It comes in two shades and blends pretty well to any skin tone. The consistency is great and it moisturizers like no other! The smell also is quite pleasant.
May 19, 2012
Stephanie C.
I use the Sephora brand. I don't wear foundation. Ever. However, my skin needs a lil help and I think a tinted moisturizer is perfect for that. I have oily skin and tend to breakout from time to time, but this stuff doesn't affect my skin at all. If you wear it alone it looks a bit oily (though it says oil free), but when paired with any kind of powder over it, it's perfect. Absolutely perfect! It also somehow covers my blemishes very well for being a barely there product....and it's also got an spf of 15.
May 20, 2012
Lacey A.
I'm seconding the BB cream. I think you should look into those, especially if you have acne prone skin. They give great coverage AND protect your skin from the sun. These things were originated to help people recover from chemical peels. If you've got skin problems... these are your answer. I have been wanting to get my hands on one for awhile now and can't wait to get one for summer!
May 21, 2012
Crystal C.
clinique is a good bb cream with a matt finish that a lot of people love i love nars tinted moisturizer but i use a primer hen i want it to last, and i also heard smashbox is really good too. i want to try smashbox too.
May 21, 2012
Jordan L.
Honestly, the Smashbox BB Cream does EVERYTHING you want. Mattifies, provides great coverage, not heavy on the skin, and has a wicked good SPF. Oh, did I mention that it's the only BB Cream (and tinted moisturizer?) on the market to claim "non-acnegenic," which means it won't give you zits! Worth every penny.
BB cream and tinted moisturizers are similar, except you'll find the latter is usually very dewy. BB's have a built-in primer and most that I've used are matte. However, nothing beats the S.Box BB Cream.
I featured it in a few tutorials, so check it out in action!
http://www.beautylish.com/v/rpqcrc/... "Light" BB Cream
http://www.beautylish.com/v/rpgpnv/... "Light/Medium" BB Cream
http://www.beautylish.com/v/rzqpgi/... "Dark" BB Cream
May 21, 2012
Steph M.
1) Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint (gives a beautiful dewey look)
2) Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 (perfect amount of tint, very good for dry skin)
3) Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 (gives a beautiful glow, smells amazing!)
May 21, 2012
Raisa J.
I use and am HIGHLY loyal to the Laura Mercier Oil Free tinted Moisturizer. i live in FL so as one of the girls here stated it can get oily, but I actually use a MAC loose finishing powder (it's the one that is cooling, has a cool effect when applied to face and has a slight dewy finish which I Love) which I use to help keep the laura mercier in place and from melting from my face on hot summer days. i went to the everglades and spent the entire time there...Laura with finishing powder...my makeup was flawless the entire time.
Again Long post sorry..but yeah Laura Mercier is amazing!
May 26, 2012
PaJai P.
I've always been curious about BB Creams... gonna check out Smashbox's BB cream as well as LM.! thank you so much for the advises!
May 26, 2012
Shelly T.
@Pajai: I wouldn't recommend a western BB Cream. They're all overpriced, overglorified tinted moisturizers. If you want to try a *true* BB Cream, try an Asian brand like Missha, Skin79, or Skinfood, among others.
May 26, 2012
Shelley W.
@Shelly T. Not everyone can use the Asian BB creams. I've tried the one's listed above and they made my skin look like death warmed over and it made my skin react in a negative way (acne breakout). I'm glad that the American brands came up with alternatives for those who cannot wear the true BB creams especially of those with deeper skintones. Unless these "true" bb creams come out with a better shade selection I'll be sticking to my western BB cream.
May 30, 2012
Jordan L.
@ShelleyW - Agreed! The asian BB creams are much too light! Most are ghostly pale; not very friendly to those who aren't of a porcelain complexion. Personally, I've always disliked tinted moisturizers - but the Smashbox BB cream is magical! Different strokes I guess;)
May 30, 2012
Clairine F.
Is Smashbox's BB cream also great for sensitive normal to dry skin? Thanks..
May 30, 2012
Jordan L.
Paraben-free, fragrance-free, non-acnegenic; probably one of my fave products for sensitive skin. I will say it has a semi-matte finish, but it IS hydrating, but some people who are on the dry side prefer a "dewy" finish.